May weather forecastBona, Senegal

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a fiery hot month in Bona, Senegal, with an average temperature varying between 37.2°C (99°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

Shifting into May, Bona records an average high-temperature of a still torrid 37.2°C (99°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. In stark contrast to the day's heat, the temperature dips to an average of 23.5°C (74.3°F) during May nights.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Mind: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke can develop with continued physical activity.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Bona, the average relative humidity in May is 51%.

Rainfall

In Bona, in May, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bona, there are 107.1 rainfall days, and 617mm (24.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Bona is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:26 GMT.

Sunshine

March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Bona.

UV index

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.